YT: Video shown by The Professor (Martyn Poliakoff) during his presentation at launch UNESCO's International Year of the Periodic Table.

posted by Fantomas 6 years 1 month 1 week ago • 992 views • 4:44

YouTube description: We use some cherry tomatoes and Krakatoa Tubes in a classic demonstration of the value of safety goggles. Krakatoa on Objectivity: https://youtu.be/1bnvNI-j22E Previous Krakatoa... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 6 years 4 months 1 week ago • 987 views • 3:27

YouTube description: A metal alloy spoon melts in tea. Featuring Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff and Senior Technician Neil Barnes. Why not use Gallium? Well - besides the fact it's not what we... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 6 years 10 months ago • 1,324 views • 4:27

Love these vids; I learn something every time. Simply put, Sir Martyn Poliakoff explains every bit of the catalytic reaction of breaking the bonds within the Hydrogen Peroxide molecule, to somewhat dramatic... continue reading

posted by oblio70 8 years 6 months ago • 153 views • 8:08

YT: It's our favourite reaction - the barking dog - but in a newly uncovered 3m high tube!

posted by Fantomas 9 years 7 months 2 weeks ago • 35 views • 6:31

YT: NaK - the alloy of Sodium and Potassium - is notorious among chemists. But it can be pumped in an ingenious way. Featuring Professors Steve Howdle and Martyn Poliakoff.

posted by Fantomas 9 years 8 months ago • 198 views • 8:48

Discussing chemical weapons, including Sarin and Mustard Gas. Featuring professors Rob Stockman and Martyn Poliakoff from the University of Nottingham.

posted by radx 1 decade 1 year 6 months 1 week ago • 676 views • 12:52

YouTube Description: Firing a (very old) musket and filming with a (very new) high-speed camera. With thanks to Jim Gamble. Also discussed by Professor Martyn Poliakoff. Ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221185953... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 1 decade 2 years 1 month ago • 296 views • 7:32

Per yt : Even the greatest of scientists were once little boys and girls. Here we look at childhood creation of the mighty Ernest Rutherford - whose was interested in mashing potatoes long before he... continue reading

posted by BoneRemake 1 decade 3 years 3 months 2 weeks ago • 977 views • 2:43